Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V619000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V619000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 cxu and mru trucks manufactured august 12, 2013, through october 9, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 39 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 cxu and mru trucks manufactured august 12, 2013, through october 9, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 cxu and mru trucks manufactured august 12, 2013, through october 9, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2014. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-336-393-2000. this is mack recall no. Sc0373.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V619000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 39

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0373
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 cxu and mru trucks manufactured august 12, 2013, through october 9, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence Summary: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2014. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-336-393-2000. this is mack recall no. Sc0373.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.05

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NHTSA ID: 13V619000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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